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BRIEFS

July 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* Foreign investor in talks to buy top German steelmaker's assets ThyssenKrupp AG, Germany's largest steelmaker, is in 'intensive talks' with a foreign investor regarding the sale of the civilian parts of its Blohm+Voss unit after failing to reach an agreement with Abu Dhabi MAR. K-Line in no rush to add larger box ships Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Japan's No. 3 container line, said it may take as long as a year to decide on plans for adding larger vessels, even after its two main local rivals signed deals to add big box ships. Port Klang, PTP move up one rung in top 20 rankings Port Klang and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) have maintained their top 20 rankings. In a statement on Sunday, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd said Port Klang moved up one rung from 14th to 13th spot with 8.87 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), with Westports contributing 5.57 million TEUs. It said PTP moved up a rung from 17th to 16th place with 6.54 million TEUs.

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Maersk experiences Asia-US trade decline, calls it 'stock correction' Ningbo container throughput up 3.7pc to 6.1 million TEU in first five months Guangxi's Liujiang River upgrades capacity, slashing transport costs OOCL Beijing's design wins award for Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding New World Alliance members order 14,000-TEUers for the Asia-Europe trade APL joins Maersk imposing no-show fees, but will pay for rollovers too CSAV in talks to build consortium on service with MSC and CMA CGM Panalpina commits to a sustainable 20pc growth in gross profit Indian truckers unionised at Maersk's Gateway Terminals India in Mumbai Nigerian corruption puts off investors in furthering transport growth Australia grounds Singapore's Tiger Airways over 'serious' safety concerns Global air cargo declines 4pc in May, but Latin American, Mideast avoid downturn Qantas resumes New Zealand flights after volcanic ash cloud clears Air cargo analyst stands by his condemnation of St Louis China Hub plan as waste Canada Windsor Airport's cargo hub go-ahead Phase 2 of feasibility study

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Confidence dips to two-year low as concern mounts over rising fuel costs and overtonnaging Direct shipping between mainland China & Taiwan saves shippers more than $ 100 million Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Maersk docks first 13,000-TEU vessel at newly dredged Antwerp MOL boosts fleet, revises Asia-ECSA service Transpacific rates rise after two months of weekly declines JSPL planning captive port near Gopalpur Overseas ports investment firm planned AIMTC pushes back truckers' strike to July 17 Pristine launches rail-linked ICD at Kanpur Core sector growth slips to 5.3 pc in May India's exponential export growth

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JULY 4, 2011
John Potter selected as President and CEO for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority last week selected former Postmaster General John E. (Jack) Potter to be the President/CEO of the Airports ... Hong Kong Airport Authority sets new records for financial year 2010/2011 The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new financial and operational records in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, in... United States: Union Pacific Railroad invests USD 23.1 million for track imrovements in Idaho Union Pacific Railroad will continue improving Idaho's transportation infrastructure with a USD 23.1 million investment in the rail line that runs from Weiser to Mountain Home in t... New eco-depot of GLS connected to the network Since 14 June parcels are moving on the conveyor belts in the most recent eco-depot of GLS Germany. After a construction period of nine months, about 120 employees started operatio... Austrian Brau Union increases efficiency with modern warehousing and logistics The Austrian brewery corporation Brau Union is optimising its warehousing and logistics under the direction of T-Systems. Interconnection is the core of Metasyst's warehouse manage... New road freight hub in Bratislava Dachser has opened a new road freight hub for its European overland transport network in Bratislava, Slovakia, that will target the trade in Central and Eastern Europe. The new log... Implant Sciences signs testing agreements for Quantum Sniffer QS-B220 Implant Sciences Corporation, a US high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security markets, based in Wilmington, MA, announced last week it had signed agreeme... Jumbo Shipping delivers its largest ever container crane Jumbo Shipping has delivered a 71-metre-tall and 29-metre-wide container crane to the Port of Sète (France) for its client Eurocrane. Weighing close to 1,200 tonnes and equipped wi... Dreyer+Timm offers telematics solution for reefer trailers Forwarders, hauliers and logistics experts increasingly notice that cost and competitive advantages can not only be achieved through modern telematics systems for tractors but also... More truck registrations in Europe In May 178,000 new vans and trucks were registered in Europe. That corresponds to an increase of 25% compared with the reference month of the previous year. According to the Associ... Japanese government certifies ozone-based ballast water treatment system "FineBallast® OZ", an ozone-based ballast water treatment system co-developed by MOL, MOL Marine Consulting Ltd. and others earned a certificate of compliance from the Japane... Ralph Coton (Shipowners' Club) is dead Ralph Coton, Business Services Director of the Shipowners' Club, died after a long battle with illness. Coton gained a nautical studies degree at Southampton University and then fo...

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JULY 4, 2011
Opening of Arctic won't lead to significant increase in oil production, says study Captain of pirated vessel to receive IMO award for bravery Kirby completes acquisition of K-Sea

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JULY 4, 2011
New Lloyd's Open Form is timely and practical The two most significant changes introduced by LOF 2011 relate to the publishing of awards and procedures to be followed in respect of salvage services provided to containerships Capesize values reach eight year low Abundance of vessel availability in large bulk sector hits freight rates and subsequently ship values Bangladeshi demolition volumes at highest level since early 2009 Chittagong breakers reported as buying 58 vessels in second quarter as industry activity resumes Secondhand bulk carriers sell for an average $15m Average price per ship sold in second quarter of $15m is lowest since same period of 2009 STX Pan Ocean offloads four bulk carriers for over $55m One 1980s-built capesize and three 1990s-build handysize bulkers sold in secondhand market Tracking the trackers in Hamburg AIS elite face the fact their monopoly will not last forever as new competition enters market Asia-Europe rates continue to soften CTS data shows cargo growth also modest Port state control being told to sharpen its teeth Proposed Brussels guidelines aim to enforce low-sulphur compliance Brussels insists low-sulphur directive will not be delayed Harmonisation of EU rules with Marpol will go through by 2012, despite imminent recess RFA fights distraction of scrutiny by bidders Cdre Bill Walworth refuses to see Royal Fleet Auxiliary as cherries to be picked by private sector Jobs to go as vessels sold off Jobs will go, but RFA will remain biggest employer of UK merchant seafarers, says chief Germanischer Lloyd shakes up its management structure Revamp aims to lighten the burden of chief executive Erik van der Nordaa Bullying rife among British and Dutch officers, says maritime union Figure of more than 40% is twice that of all employees in the two countries Insurance cover launched for corporate killing Policy protects shipowners against claims that could follow from the use of armed guards Norwegian ship painter leads drive to bring transparency to hull coatings Jotun Hull Performance Solutions wants to develop industry standard amid exaggerated claims from paint makers Preparation seen as crucial in new UK anti-bribery law The UK Bribery Act became effective on Friday. It covers any person or company doing business in the UK even if the offence was outside the country Teekay ventures into the offshore wind power market Shipowner seals deal with A2Sea to develop a vessel design for installing turbine foundations A taste for tea that did a service to shipping Hutchison Port Holding chief John Meredith describes how his father's advice helped to shape his career Lloyd's appoints new controller of agencies to succeed Bizon Mark Patterson has 30-year background in marine insurance STX in the frame for $600m boxship order Shipbuilder neither confirms nor denies deal for 15 vessels with government-owned Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co Protecting the reef Preventing accidents like the Shen Neng 1 grounding on the Great Barrier Reef should start with ensuring crew are not exhausted Waiting for the unsung hero The trend towards ordering extra-big containerships has its critics, but it is too early to decide who is right Arctic route open for summer First of up to 15 vessels already on its way from Murmansk to China as ice thaws early Rotterdam barge shuttle will bypass highway artery's congestion APM Terminals and inland hub DMT offer way around a scheduled four years of roadworks Irish Continental Group refuses to comment on rumours of stake sale Media reports say board reshuffle at investors One51 may lead to sale of its 12.5% in ICG Australia expands ship monitoring to protect Great Barrier Reef Monitoring system upgraded to cater for increasing traffic to Queensland ports Pirates strike twice near Singapore Up to five small pirate craft and one speedboat repelled in attacks on bulker and tugboat Kirby completes K-Sea acquisition The $604m takeover unites inland and coastwise waterborne transportation AOD exercises option for second Keppel FELS $184m jack-up Drilling company now has three KFELS B rigs in the pipeline

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JULY 4, 2011
'K' Line opts out of gigantism trend for box ships JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it has decided to gauge the box market a bit longer before jumping on the ultra-large container ship bandwagon Transneft assails Bulgaria TRANSNEFT today publicly attacked delays by Bulgaria over the trans-Balkan oil pipeline proposal IEA crude release fails to move oil markets WEAK US demand is today dashing hope that the IEA's release of oil stocks would drive product tanker freight rates higher Vale calls VLOC delays 'normal' BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale today told Fairplay it is not disturbed that China Rongsheng missed its delivery target for eight of the 16 VLOCs it ordered this year Tanker growth seen keeping pace GROWTH in the tanker fleet in 2H11 is likely to maintain the pace of 2011's first six months, according to broker EA Gibson Russia feels price pinch RUSSIA, the world's largest energy exporter, is beginning to feel the pinch of lower oil and commodity prices Blohm + Voss could need German aid GERMAN shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems might need government aid to support its Blohm + Voss construction division now that a planned sale to Abu Dhabi Mar has fallen through For boxes, cheers but tears THE STARTING bell for this year's third quarter has brought cheers to trans-Pacific carriers - but tears for Asia/Europe operators Athens pulling shipowners into planning ATHENS is reportedly asking Greek shipowners to confer over plans to privatise Greece's ports

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JULY 4, 2011
Singapore Airlines Pleas Guilty to Price-Fixing Singapore Airlines Cargo will pay a $48 million fine after agreeing to plead guilty to charges the carrier conspired to... Yes, YRC Worldwide Can Be Saved The June 13 Journal of Commerce cover story on YRC Worldwide did an excellent job of looking at how the... Big Rainstorms Inundate Logistics When you're already battling historic floods on several rivers at once, any new rain surely pours. That's the scenario railroads... Laboratories on Wheels For Lucas Oil, a private fleet is more than a means of transportation. It's also a rolling laboratory. ... Privatizing Truck Capacity When Lucas Oil transportation chief Marty Martin needs a truck, he usually doesn't call a trucking company. He goes out... NRDC Puts Rails on Notice After blocking Southern California port expansion projects for seven years and forcing ports to address air emissions health risks, the... Road Narrows for Shippers Excess capacity may be building on the high seas, but it evaporates quickly once freight reaches dry land. Unlike container... Slow-Steaming Toward the Peak For ocean carriers, the disquieting chatter began in early spring. All the new capacity they had delayed taking delivery of... DC Dreaming Several years ago, I visited with an executive who wanted his company to become a major player in the logistics... 'No Ships for You!' One reason Seaspan chose Chinese shipyards to build its next generation of big ships was that South Korean shipbuilders were... Carriers Bullish on Building Despite signs of a cyclical slump in container shipping, a bull market is developing for construction of large, fuel-efficient ships.... No Longer Boxed Out Those large blue boxes with the familiar APL logo that started appearing on U.S. highways and railroads in May aren't... The PierPass Puzzle Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach face the conundrum of having to run up to five night and weekend gates... A Two-Way Trade for Service Guarantees Audiovox Electronics' Pat Moffett is willing to stand behind his commitment to deliver cargo to his carrier in time to... Washington's Fork in the Road There's an odd disconnect in Washington these days ' even odder than usual ' on how, and how much, to... Red Tape, Peeled Back Exporting companies are starting to see the fruits of the Obama administration's effort to streamline and modernize the outdated export... Trade Facilitation Doesn't Add Up Customs and Border Protection is short-handed. At a time when Commissioner Alan Bersin is trying to return Customs to its... Slipping on the Soft Patch? The industrial commodities sector that fuels factory production is sending worrisome signs to a global shipping business concerned with whether...

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JULY 4, 2011
Is the eurozone facing a slow death? To many businesses trading in Europe in the final chapter of the 20th Century, a common currency versus the 17 or so different monetary units used within the European Union made sense. The need for constant conversions and the uncertainty of a currency loss or gain before the transaction was complete made for nervous inaccurate budgeting CMA CGM enters NZ-Asia trade SAR planning additional rail links in Saudi Arabia US warned about fragile economy SITC reveals expansion plans as it posts healthy Q1 profit APL Logistics expands into the upper Middle East Gulf

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JULY 4, 2011
Heroic master is honoured Shot and injured Capt Seok Hae-kyun wins award for exceptional bravery that allowd the recapture of the chemical carrier Samho Jewelry. Wisdom leaves beach Derelict cargoship pulled free from Mumbai sands as it heads to breakers again. Bharati founders buy Vijay Kumar and PC Kapoor (above) confound exit rumours by upping stakes in Indian shipyard. STX PO ship saved South Korean navy fights off attack by three pirate boats on bulker STX Azalea off Somalia. Bigger bill for MSC Prestige VLCC owner's offer to settle costly collision lands containership with a larger share of the cost of going to law. Wallenius tools up Swedish owner admits it has armed guards on its vessels to deter pirate attacks off Somalia. Guards ward off attack Armed Greek security personnel deter two Somali skiffs by firing warning shots. Ultramax deal done An affiliate of China's Sinopacific yard group reportedly inks contracts for four 63,000-dwt bulkers. Two attacks foiled Robbers fail in bids to raid US bulker and Russian tug off Singapore and Indonesia. Forest fetching $17m Japan's MC Shipping sells 1999-built handymax into Europe for "reasonably firm" price. Farstad sells elderly lady Norwegian offshore operator gets boost from $5m sale of Singapore based PSV. Tanker breaks down Philippines coast guard says crew safe after domestic vessel went adrift 15 miles offshore. Arpeni gets cash boost Indonesian bulker and tanker owner secures $80m loan to pursue two ship purchases. Fourth time unlucky Norovirus-like outbreak number four hits Sea Princess after a torrid two months.

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JULY 4, 2011
Bunker fuel spills into South Korean stream Bunker leak is reported to have occurred in the Gyeonggi Province. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Avails 'tight' in Durban. Office move for Dutch supplier Argos Ceebunkers moves with parent company. Asian fuel oil imports could climb in August West-to-East arbitrage window has opened, say players. Rotterdam market slightly firmer Prices fall in Piraeus. Bunker Holding closing in on WFS as global leader Solid annual result shows growth in turnover, profit and equity despite contraction of global marine fuels market. Military commitment to biofuels 'will shape the market' We can help technologies 'over the hurdle from being just a good idea to being commercially viable,' says US Navy secretary. Opponents of sulphur rules appeal to US Supreme Court PMSA wants earlier court ruling overturned. Asian bunker prices down as week opens Mixed demand across major Asian ports. South Korean bunker volumes stable month-on-month SK Energy continues to produce lower volumes due to scheduled turnaround. Tanker owners brace for 'white knuckle' ride Owners paying '50% more for bunkers' than a year ago, says shipbroker. Kochi to improve bunkering facilities Plans is expected to allow suppliers to offer more competitive bunker prices.

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PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

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